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Easton P.
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Best neighborhoods in Manteca
Random thought, Military spouse here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge
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Ezra B.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Lakewood. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in tech. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Lakewood. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in tech. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
25 upvotes
Elena
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from Raleigh about 9 years ago. The main reasons were work and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Chain restaurants dominate
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are competitive, gas is average.
Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. No regrets on my end..
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from Raleigh about 9 years ago. The main reasons were work and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Chain restaurants dominate
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are competitive, gas is average.
Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. No regrets on my end..
22 upvotes
Jace R.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem underrated.
I've been here 14 years and it was the best decision I ever made. The thing nobody mentions is traffic. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the housing market is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Pine Hills side vs the Meadowbrook side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
I've been here 14 years and it was the best decision I ever made. The thing nobody mentions is traffic. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the housing market is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Pine Hills side vs the Meadowbrook side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
11 upvotes